{"id":1217,"date":"2019-04-04T16:43:42","date_gmt":"2019-04-04T16:43:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rosecanyonhealthnwellness.com\/?p=1217"},"modified":"2019-04-04T16:43:42","modified_gmt":"2019-04-04T16:43:42","slug":"vitamins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rosecanyonhealthnwellness.com\/vitamins\/","title":{"rendered":"Vitamin Intake: Are You Taking Too Little, Enough, or Too Much?"},"content":{"rendered":"

In today\u2019s booming business of vitamin supplementation backed by endorsements from some health care providers who have turned entrepreneurs, you as a consumer find it confusing determining the claims to believe, what vitamins to take, and how much.<\/p>\n

Claims are contradictory about vitamin supplementation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Let’s Look at Vitamin D<\/h2>\n

Let\u2019s take Vitamin D \u00a0for example. Some studies show that a high intake of Vitamin D<\/a> can be harmful.<\/p>\n

While others swear by its benefits, with sun exposure, you can get the needed Vitamin D, experts say<\/a>, and taking supplements may lead to varying levels in the blood<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Vitamin Solubility<\/h2>\n

Another factor that affects vitamin levels in the body is solubility. Some vitamins are fat soluble like Vitamins A, D, E, and K.<\/p>\n

These vitamins, when stored excessively in the body, may lead to toxic effects<\/strong>. Others are water soluble, like Vitamin C and the B-complex vitamins. Taking more than you need is like flushing money in the toilet, literally.<\/p>\n

Vitamin Recommendations<\/h2>\n

In 2014, the US Preventive Services Task Force released a summary of recommendations regarding vitamin supplementation to prevent cancer and heart diseases. They gave a clear verdict<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Sad to say, they couldn\u2019t find enough evidence to recommend vitamin supplementation<\/strong> to prevent cancer and heart disease, not even for Vitamin E and B-carotene supplements.<\/p>\n

Moreover, too much B-carotene can increase your chance of getting lung cancer<\/strong> if you\u2019re a current smoker and have other risks for lung cancer.<\/p>\n

Vitamin Deficiency<\/h2>\n

On the other hand, vitamin deficiency is just as bad, especially in children and the elderly. In those whose dietary intake lacks the necessary vitamins and minerals, they end up getting sick<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee came up with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans<\/a> in 2015 to help Americans choose a healthy eating pattern that would provide the needed nutrients and prevent chronic diseases due to poor eating habits<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The basic premise for this guideline is we can meet our nutritional needs primarily from nutrient-dense foods<\/strong>. Why take your vitamins through a pill when you can get it from a healthy meal?<\/p>\n

Healthy Eating Pattern<\/h2>\n

So, what is a healthy eating pattern?<\/p>\n